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The Lower Alloways Creek School District

967 Main Street - Canton
Salem, NJ 08079
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

The Lower Alloways Creek School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 173 students in The Lower Alloways Creek School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
51±¬ÁÏ in The Lower Alloways Creek School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
1 School
2,571 Schools
# Students
173 Students
1,360,273 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
116,548 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

The Lower Alloways Creek School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 645 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#299 out of 648 school districts
(Top 50%)
62%
38%
35-39%
49%
11-19%
23%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.13
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
11%
% Hispanic
1%
34%
% Black
2%
14%
% White
93%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $29,451 is higher than the state median of $26,937. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,110 is higher than the state median of $25,834. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,451
$26,937
Spending / Student
$28,110
$25,834

Best The Lower Alloways Creek School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
967 Main St Canton
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-2707
Gr: PK-8 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to The Lower Alloways Creek School District?
The Lower Alloways Creek School District manages 1 public schools serving 173 students.
What is the rank of The Lower Alloways Creek School District?
The Lower Alloways Creek School District is ranked #296 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in The Lower Alloways Creek School District?
93% of The Lower Alloways Creek School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of The Lower Alloways Creek School District?
The Lower Alloways Creek School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is The Lower Alloways Creek School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,110 is higher than the state median of $25,834. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 173 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 50% in NJ
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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